Blender Safety - Hamilton Beach BBQ0950 Operation Manual

Blender Safety

IMPORTANT: This operation manual should be reviewed with all equipment operators as part of your
operator training program.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING –
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons,
including the following:
1. Read the Operation Manual before
using blender. Keep Operation Manual
handy.
2. Before first use, wash container
assembly in hot, soapy water. Do NOT
place in dishwasher.
3. Plug into a grounded outlet.
4. Do not remove ground.
5. Do not use an adapter.
6. Do not use an extension cord.
7. Disconnect power before cleaning or
servicing.
8. To reduce risk of personal injury,
unplug cord from outlet when not in
use and before putting on or taking off
parts.
9. Unplug the blender and inspect the
power cord insulation for cracks on
a weekly basis. Refer to "Technical
Services" for repair or replacement.
10. To protect against electrical shock, do
not immerse cord, plug, or blender
base in water or any other liquid.
11. Do not spray the base with a high-
pressure spray gun.
12. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
13. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
14. Not intended for use by or near
children. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
15. The appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
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16. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
17. To reduce risk of personal injury
and to prevent damage to blender
or container and cutter assembly,
DO NOT insert utensils into blender
container while operating blender.
18. Do not store any kitchen utensils in the
container because the blender would
be damaged if inadvertently turned on.
19. To prevent possibility of serious
personal injury, keep hands out of
blender container while operating
blender.
20. Avoid contacting moving parts. Switch
OFF ( ) the appliance and disconnect
from power supply before changing
accessories or approaching parts that
move in use.
21. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
22. If cutter assembly blades are loose,
discontinue use immediately and
replace cutter assembly. Do not
attempt to repair or tighten blades.
23. Inspect container and cutter assembly
daily. Do not use broken, chipped, or
cracked container. Check cutter for
wear, nicks, or broken blades. Do not
use broken or cracked cutting blades.
24. Do not use outdoors.
25. This appliance is intended for short
periods of operation, with a rated
operating time of 2 minutes.
26. Do not leave blender unattended while
it is operating.
27. To prevent damage to blender,
container, or cutter assembly, DO
NOT move or shake blender while
in operation. If blending action stops
during operation, turn blender OFF ( ),
remove container from base, remove
container cover, and use a thin rubber
spatula to push mixture towards
cutters.